The Archmage’s Restaurant

# 192

Chapter.40 Cooking Competition

***

“Boss, it’s difficult to keep going like this. “He said so.”

“okay? Please keep it that way.”

“A little more!”

“Okay, okay.”

I just got up and hugged Lulin, who was in low pressure, from behind and urged her to use magic.

Licent and Horai left the restaurant and started talking about something secret, so of course they overheard it.

Of course, the offering was porridge. I just woke up and there was low pressure. Where did you learn that word?

“We have to win. The problem is not with Visera Restaurant, but it has to beat the main branch, let alone the main branch… !”

“Recently, business at Visera Restaurant is getting better and better. Boss, I said it before, but if it weren’t for Visera Restaurant, it would have been worth doing with the main branch since it was in a special situation like a mine. In fact, it was a situation that followed very closely. therefore… .”

“therefore? Is there any good way? I said, I don’t like that guy. “Why are you talking so long?”

“I know. It’s a long time. Anyway, this is an important part, so keep going.”

“Huh, I understand. More! “It’s okay to be crushed.”

“No, it shouldn’t be crushed.”

“Anyway, he started talking again. So, as I said last time, there are many ways to destroy Visera Restaurant from behind using the power of the company, or to disrupt business. It’s important to win right now… .”

“Didn’t you tell me before that you didn’t like that? It is natural that the larger one wins. Because I have enough capital. It’s good to make the most of that capital. Hiring chefs to work in places with higher wages is a natural competition. It’s okay, even if it’s mean. However, ignoring competition entirely and solving problems with completely different forces is absolutely not competition. So, if I win, my mom won’t like it.”

“I don’t know about that, but the important thing is that we don’t have much time. As it is… . “He said that, but his voice was pitchless, as if he was reading a book.”

“okay?”

Is it because even if things fail, Horai can just go to another restaurant affiliated with Leain Trading Company?

“I’m going to him right away. I’m going to make it work somehow. “He said.”

“okay? “Then I’ll be back soon.”

Then you can’t just roll around hugging Lurin like this. Should I show my dignity?

“Ouiik! “Why are you falling!”

Lulin shouted with a displeased look in his eyes, but I shushed him! After shouting, he went back to his chair and maintained his usual sabotage status.

Yeah whatever.

If you have capital, it is natural to use it.

The same goes for scouting me.

The most despicable thing is not the competition in front, but the competition behind the scenes, such as hitting someone or something like that.

The way of thinking is that of a woman I like.

In fact, the original purpose was to slow down the business and then purchase the restaurant at a much higher price than the market price.

When the competition disappears, I rent this place cheaply to Visera and Duran and let them run it.

Then, the size of the store will be larger, so prices can be lowered accordingly.

hmm.

But if you’re the right person, you can find a win-win way. First, let’s observe a little more.

***

“What is it?”

“What is it?”

“What are you doing?” If you get paid, you work! “Wake up!”

At lunch time, Licent came again and started shouting. The force felt like it could pierce the sky, but because there were customers, the voice was very quiet.

I like that.

Still, it is true that he clearly has the awareness that he is the owner of the restaurant and the basic mindset that he must not disturb the customers’ meals.

If the target person was her father, I thought she was just a young woman who didn’t know such basic facts and didn’t know anything about the world, but the state of the restaurant seemed to indicate that there was something going on.

“I haven’t received the money yet.”

“What are you saying? Ugh Horai. “Give this person money right away.”

“yes?”

“hurry!”

“But the boss said he would pay separately from his own pocket, so I didn’t prepare anything… .”

“… … .”

Licent’s words were interrupted.

“pocket… That’s right, I said that. “Of course, wages have to be paid on payday, right?”

Cold sweat is running down my forehead. Do you have no money? You say she’s the target’s daughter?

“Well, that’s usually the case. “I didn’t say a word to ask for anything right away.”

“Hmm, okay. That’s it. Ho Ho.”

Licent scratched the back of his head. You can tell at a glance that a crisis has come to that separate pocket.

But actually, things like salary don’t matter at all. Should I say it’s the same problem?

“Anyway, you! If you decide to work, you have to work. What are you doing? “It’s already lunch!”

“Has it happened already?”

“It’s all you!”

“You’re not like the former boss.”

“Aaaah! So, I work. Please work!”

“Well, I don’t like it.”

“What?”

Did I speak too firmly? Well then, let me say it once more firmly.

“I said no. “Our Lurin is still sleeping too.”

As I spoke while stroking Lurin’s head, Licent looked at Lulin.

“Hmm… .”

Despite all this noise, our dragon is sleeping really well. I turned my head again and looked at Licent. Licent also looks at me again.

“Then at least give me the recipe for the new menu! “It doesn’t matter if it’s the same or different.”

“Oh, you mean that?”

“Yes, that one!”

Licent snorted and took a step closer to me, with a look on his face that said he would just put up with it for now.

“I forgot. “It’s a big problem because my head hasn’t been feeling well lately.”

“… … .”

When I spoke firmly, Licent began to tremble. I felt a little sad. But my benefactor is Duran, not Licent.

Of course, I plan to find out about Licent’s situation as well.

If there are any different circumstances, we may change the policy.

Just then, the lounge door suddenly burst open.

“president! Someone came from my hometown. “It seems like the master is calling.”

It was Horai who interrupted the conversation.

Then Licent, who was shaking, turned his head with a very surprised face.

“You called me? “I went there a few days ago?”

“Perhaps you know the circumstances of the store?”

“… … .”

At Horai’s answer, Licent turned around and ran out, biting his lip with a visibly angry expression.

It seemed like the target person called my father, but for some reason, his face was about ten thousand light years away from joy.

***

“CEO. “Did you call me?”

Licent, who rode a carriage for a month, bowed his head to Leain Saint, the representative of the Leain Company.

A merchant who dominates the commercial area of the northern city of the empire. That was Leain.

“okay. “I called.”

“Apparently a few days ago… You said you would give me more time… why… .”

Unlike at the restaurant, Licent couldn’t even speak properly.

My clenched fist was also shaking, not because I was angry, but because I was scared.

“I recently heard about the state of the restaurant.”

“That…” .”

I found out something I most didn’t want people to know. Thanks to that, Licent’s face instantly turned into despair.

“Uh, that’s… that… .”

What should I answer? But I couldn’t do it. Because it’s true.

“As promised, never set foot in Leagar again. Do you understand?”

“That…” Father… Please give me a chance… .”

“Who gave you permission to call me father?”

“Oh, I’m sorry. that is… .”

“I gave it a chance. But you didn’t take advantage of it. “This situation is obvious to anyone.”

Licent’s body collapsed at that declaration.

The man in front of me is clearly my father. But I couldn’t call him father.

Of course, I never thought of him as my father. Such a heartless person.

This is a man who abandoned his mother and himself.

However, the reason he comes and behaves servilely is simply because of his mother’s last wish.

Licent’s mother wanted Licent to be accepted by this man. That was the will my mother made while holding my hand.

So Licent had no choice but to run in a straight line.

To be recognized.

However, this man did not acknowledge himself or his mother. He told me to become his successor in order to make him acknowledge me.

He said he would give me a chance. He said it in a patronizing way.

It was unfortunate, but I had no choice but to take the opportunity. I had no choice but to keep a low profile until I heard from this man that he would not only acknowledge me as his daughter, but also acknowledge my abilities and see me as a member of the Leain family.

Because that was the way to realize his mother’s wish and his own wish: revenge.

This man, who abandoned himself and his mother, makes him accept himself.

Her mother just wanted to be recognized as her daughter, but Ricent was different. I wanted to show my ability and be recognized as a successor.

In order to do so, I studied and studied before setting foot in Ruainga, and gained experience by doing numerous things.

He becomes the successor and abandons this man the moment he needs him.

That was the revenge Licent dreamed of, revenge for herself and her mother who had been abandoned.

So, the opportunity that Lisent received was to run Merly and raise sales similar to the Merly main store in Lodin, the next city where Loain’s head office is located.

The result was the worst.

But I couldn’t give up like this. Never, even if it’s because the time I spent vowing revenge was a waste.

I also remembered my mother’s last appearance.

Be recognized. Be recognized. What do you mean by being recognized like that? mother. From a man like this.

I ignored the voice of my heart and prayed again.

“sorry. But there is still time! I also found a good cook… . Now all that remains is to get ahead. therefore… .”

“There is certainly time left, but is it really worth it?”

“When you made a branch successful before, you said you had what it takes! “I haven’t failed yet.”

Saint started smoothing his beard as he spoke, recalling the previous test before receiving Merli.

I definitely liked the resourcefulness shown at that time.

That’s why I was entrusted with the Merli branch.

“You know that a festival will be held here in Rodin City soon, right?”

“yes yes! That’s it… .”

“Show your abilities there.”

“If you say ability… ?”

“I wasn’t planning on letting you participate, but since I said it myself, I’ll give you one more chance. This is the greatest field of competition in determining a successor. Open a store with a chef of your own choosing. I will do the same to the other guys. However, this is not something that can be done just because the food is delicious. Location selection, time zone, customer preference, everything about management is included. Compete. And win.”

“Is that really true?”

“I don’t want to say it again. Go away. And if you fall from here, just leave!”

Licent could say nothing more. Saint turned around and didn’t look at Licent even once, which made Licent feel even colder.